FAMVIN: The International Vincentian Family

Did you know that “Jesus Liked to have his face tickled”? That is one of the things you can learn about on the Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center sponsored by the New York Sisters of Charity.

Pope Benedict sent special greetings to the participants in  the International Youth Workday Study, sponsored by the International Confederation of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, that is taking place in
Salamanca.

As a “second career” after her term of office as Provincial of the Daughters of Charity Province of Barcelona Sr. Genoveva entered full time into a ministry she began in 1945 - exchanging letters with people detained in various prisons. The archive now contains some 14,000 letters.

The canonical discipline imposed on Sr. Louise Lears, a Sister of Charity of Cincinnati, has generated much controversy and misinformation. What follows is a compilation of key documents and analysis.

“All my life I have followed the poetry of love in preference to the poetry of anger. I will not change now”
Frederic Ozanam as quoted on the site of Vinnies Youth in Australia

“Tackling a marijuana addiction, taking on a traineeship, staying at school to finish the year 10 certificate, having the courage to speak in front of your peers about your personal situation … these were just some of the monumental outcomes from a rural youth leadership camp held in Forbes New South Wales late last month.” [...]

The Central Association of the Miraculous medal announces a 2 minute preview of your Shrine on-line: Click here: The Faithful Traveler — Videos

The letter from  José Ramón Díaz-Torremocha  focuses on three things: A) What do you want of me Lord?; B): Open and in Defense of Christian Values and C): Systemic Change

Nationalal Fall Firefighters Weekend 2008 An evening Candlelight Service at the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton concludes the day.

The Sisters of St. Martha hosted Sisters of Charity Federation members representing approximately 4,500 women religious working in 32 countries around the globe, linked by their shared roots in Saints Vincent de Paul, Louise de Marillac and Elizabeth Ann Seton.

The Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth celebrated 75 years of ministry in the Virgin Islands.

After many delays the new Sisters of Charity Centre in Halifax is nearning completion. Their website provides and update comlete with photos.

The International site of the Society of St. Vincent dePaul features reflections from a number of key leaders on the theme “Commitment of a Vincentian Life”. Perhaps you wold care to share your reflections on the sme theme. If so click on the comment link.

Father Pat Collins, CM offers his reflection on the importance of taking time for yourself. The site of the Irish Daughters of Charity has many other features including a video blog which among others currently features MLK’s “I have a Dream” clip.

Famvin.org has restructured the way it can be searched and made other improvements. By way of a quick example try the following search for Maloney, one of the most popular writers on matters Vincentian.